Michelle Fischbach
Representative for Minnesota · Republican · United States
“This legislation gives Federal law enforcement a permanent, dedicated mandate to target, investigate, and dismantle complex international and domestic fraud networks. The PROOF Act directly addresses the State-level stonewalling we have witnessed in Minnesota and across the country.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, when fraud is exposed, there are several ways people respond. They can attack it and cover it up, minimize it, or like we have seen today, just simply talk about something else over and over.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“I have personally fought this fight on the House Oversight Committee, waiving on to get answers from State officials about how billion-dollar fraud networks were allowed to operate unchecked in Minnesota.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Nowhere has this rot been more devastating than in my home State of Minnesota, where fraud is now estimated at a staggering $9 billion. We saw the tip of the iceberg with the infamous Feeding our Future scam, the largest pandemic-era fraud in the Nation, where 70 individuals and counting have been charged for stealing $250 million intende…”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we are here to debate the rule that provides for consideration of five measures: H.J. Res. 210, the CRA relating to California State nonroad engine pollution control standards and ocean- going vessels at-berth; H.J. Res.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“They withhold critical data and protect bad actors instead of defending the public trust. When Federal agencies asked Minnesota State leadership for attendance records and program data to investigate suspected childcare and SNAP fraud, State officials repeatedly refused to cooperate.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
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“Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“I have personally fought this fight on the House Oversight Committee, waiving on to get answers from State officials about how billion-dollar fraud networks were allowed to operate unchecked in Minnesota. I have introduced legislation to protect whistleblowers who expose corruption from retaliation and legislation to stop benefit dollars meant to help vulnerable families at home from being sent overseas. While executive branch actions and temporary task forces provide important support, they are not enough on their own. Congress must step up and deliver permanent solutions that ensure future State and Federal administrations properly oversee Federal funds. That is why the bills before us today under this rule are so critical.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, when fraud is exposed, there are several ways people respond. They can attack it and cover it up, minimize it, or like we have seen today, just simply talk about something else over and over. For years, State officials tasked with managing Federal funds minimized fraud, looked the other way, and allowed Federal taxpayers' dollars to be stolen. I do hear about the fraud and the theft every single day from people. As this fraud has come to light, House Republicans have led the charge to root out waste, fraud, and abuse from our Federal programs. We passed the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, the Stop Child Care Scams Act, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, and we passed the Stop Fraudulent Payments Act.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“The fraud ends now. We have a duty to secure these programs, protect vulnerable families, and restore public trust. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“This legislation gives Federal law enforcement a permanent, dedicated mandate to target, investigate, and dismantle complex international and domestic fraud networks. The PROOF Act directly addresses the State-level stonewalling we have witnessed in Minnesota and across the country. It standardizes Federal access to State program data, including Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, childcare, and emergency relief funds during legitimate fraud investigations. The States will no longer be allowed to hide or conceal records while billions of dollars are funneled away from families. {time} 1340 Importantly, the bill includes strict privacy protections to ensure law-abiding citizens' personal information remains safe during these investigations. The American people are sick and tired of watching criminals steal their hard-earned tax dollars.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“They withhold critical data and protect bad actors instead of defending the public trust. When Federal agencies asked Minnesota State leadership for attendance records and program data to investigate suspected childcare and SNAP fraud, State officials repeatedly refused to cooperate. If you refuse to look at the evidence and hand it over to Federal investigators, you are either grossly incompetent or knowingly complicit. That is why the legislation before us today ends this culture of obstruction and gives Federal law enforcement the tools to find, prosecute, and eradicate fraud. The National Fraud Enforcement Division Act codifies the Department of Justice's special fraud division.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Nowhere has this rot been more devastating than in my home State of Minnesota, where fraud is now estimated at a staggering $9 billion. We saw the tip of the iceberg with the infamous Feeding our Future scam, the largest pandemic-era fraud in the Nation, where 70 individuals and counting have been charged for stealing $250 million intended to feed hungry children and help vulnerable families. However, the rot did not stop there. Those same circles of corruption have infected other State-run, federally funded programs. Federal prosecutors recently unveiled the Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 15 individuals in connection with over $90 million in loss across childcare, Medicare, and autism care programs.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we are here to debate the rule that provides for consideration of five measures: H.J. Res. 210, the CRA relating to California State nonroad engine pollution control standards and ocean- going vessels at-berth; H.J. Res. 213, the CRA relating to California State nonroad engine pollution control standards and commercial harbor craft regulations; H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026; H.R. 10326, the PROOF Act; and a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. General Leave”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1530 and ask for its immediate consideration.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Teammates Bridger Klavetter and Gunner Sellnow said they appreciate the worldwide community that the sport has allowed them to be part of and said that their team works to be professional in defeat and gracious in victory. On behalf of the Seventh District, I wish them the best of luck in Houston. ____________________”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mechatronics Team 3133, the Alexandria Area High School's robotics team, on winning the Impact Award. This prestigious award will send the team to the world championship in Houston, Texas. This is their third Impact Award, and it is clear why. The team is extremely dedicated, having offered hours of their time in the summer to work with elementary and middle school robotics teams.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution.”
House of Representatives11 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the House Appropriations Committee worked in good faith throughout the FY25 process, and it was the Democrats who weaponized this process, holding up negotiations on demands that were completely unrelated to funding. If my colleagues choose a Democrat shutdown simply because they hate Donald Trump and his administration, then they are showing they have still learned nothing from the results of last year's elections. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives11 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 211 and ask for its immediate consideration.”
House of Representatives11 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution.”
House of Representatives11 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks.”
House of Representatives11 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 122 and ask for its immediate consideration.”
House of Representatives11 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I have to bring this back to what we are talking about because I have heard so many passionate words from the other side, and the words have nothing to do with the bill that we have in front of us. Like I mentioned before, this bill is about medical care for babies. It says it in the title.”
House of Representatives23 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, President Trump's 2017 tax package created section 199A, a 20 percent small business deduction to help small businesses and family farms like those in my district. In fact, three out of four small business employers in this country have benefited from this tax provision. Unfortunately, this deduction is one of many set to expire this year.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 6 o'clock and 26 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Monday, January 6, 2025, at noon. ____________________”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that during the 119th Congress, the Speaker, majority leader, and minority leader be authorized to accept resignations and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The previous question was ordered.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the chair may reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any question relating to House resolution 5 that follows the 15-minute vote.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Minnesota? There was no objection.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“33) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States. (10) The bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. (11) The bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. (12) The bill (H.R. 26) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing. Mrs. FISCHBACH (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.”
House of Representatives3 January 2025Source ↗